Ashgrove Dairy and The Udder Way joined forces at Launceston's Little Food Festival, inspiring the next generation to discover where their food comes from and how small changes can make a big difference to the environment.

Held in Civic Square on 14–15 October, the two-day festival brought together Tasmanian food producers, families and children for hands-on activities celebrating food, nutrition and sustainability.

Together with our long-standing sustainability partner, The Udder Way, we shared the journey of milk from farm to glass. Visitors enjoyed tastings of Ashgrove's award-winning Tasmanian milk, poured fresh from reusable milk kegs.

There was plenty of fun along the way, with The Udder Way's Keg Quest and keg maze encouraging children to explore how reusable packaging works and why reducing single-use plastics matters.

Five Years of Making a Difference

Five years ago, Ashgrove became the inaugural dairy partner of Tasmanian innovation company The Udder Way, helping introduce a reusable milk keg system to cafés and supermarkets.

Today, the system has expanded to include other Tasmanian dairies, with more than 1.2 million single-use plastic milk bottles avoided through the initiative.

For Ashgrove, the partnership reflects our commitment to finding practical ways to reduce packaging waste while continuing to deliver great-tasting Tasmanian milk.

Inspiring the Next Generation

The Little Food Festival, founded by the Sandro Demaio Foundation, made its Tasmanian debut in Launceston, bringing its interactive food education program outside Melbourne for the first time.

Designed for children aged 5–12, the festival encourages curiosity about how food is grown, produced, prepared and enjoyed.

For Ashgrove, it was a wonderful opportunity to connect children and families with the origins of fresh milk and demonstrate how sustainability can be part of everyday food choices.

A Big Thank You

A big thank you to the Little Food Festival team, The Udder Way and everyone who stopped by to taste our milk, explore the activities and learn more about reusable packaging.

We're proud to be part of a Tasmanian food community that is helping inspire healthier, more sustainable choices for future generations.

Great Tasmanian milk, enjoyed fresh from the tap. That's the true taste of Tasmania.